CURRENT MISSION

Be more social, connect with people and make new friends.

ABOUT ME

Grew up in an expatriate family traveling/moving internationally every couple of years. My parents worked for humanitarian aid NGOs. I attended various types of schools in various locations, including Romania and Guatemala. I've also hopped around to various states in the USA - California, Florida, Wyoming, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and now Colorado. I am studying to become a certified dog trainer.

PHILOSOPHY

"The child is in me still, and sometimes not so still." - Fred Rogers

"Once you can laugh at your own weaknesses, you can move forward. Comedy breaks down walls. It opens up people. If you're good, you can fill up those openings with something positive. Maybe . . . combat some of the ugliness in the world." - Goldie Hawn

"You must dare to disassociate yourself from those who would delay your journey... Leave, depart, if not physically, then mentally. Go your own way, quietly, undramatically, and venture toward trueness at last." - Vernon Howard

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate by sharing the moments of peace and simplicity I encounter with anyone who would partake.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed the couches of family members and don't have a whole lot of experience doing so with "strangers". I have a ton of experience allowing others to stay on my couch, though, and would not do anything that I would dislike for a guest of mine to do. I'm very respectful of boundaries.

Interests

I love to listen to stories. I like to think I can find something interesting about almost anything. One day I will be able to afford a harp. I love dogs and aspire to work with dogs professionally.

• cats
• dogs
• cooking
• chocolate
• meditation
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• mountains
• spirituality
• hot springs
• agnosticism
• dog training
• animal behavior
• maitri practice
• mental healthcare

What I Can Share with Hosts

An empathetic and compassionate ear! Dog training tips! A dog-walker!

Countries I’ve Visited

Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, India, Romania, United States